34 Infantry Division
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/16 inches
(3.02cm) in height, consisting of two gold fasces
crossed diagonally and superimposed by a black olla
bearing a gold fleur-de-lis debruised by a red bovine
skull; and attached at top a blue scroll inscribed "ATTACK
ATTACK" and attached at bottom a blue scroll
inscribed "ATTACK" all in gold letters.
- Symbolism: Blue
reflects the Infantry. The black olla (a Mexican water
flask), suggestive of training in New Mexico during
World War I, is adapted from the original 34th Infantry
Division, shoulder sleeve insignia and conveys the unit’s
heritage. The stylized red bovine skull is also taken
from that insignia and is symbolic of vitality, courage
and strength. The two fasces imply authority and
commemorate the unit’s campaign service in Italy
during World War II. The gold fleur-de-lis alludes to
excellence and the Division’s French Croix de
Guerre for service in World War II. The motto, "Attack,
Attack, Attack", was adopted by the Division in
1943 and characterized the nature of the Division’s
combat operations for the remainder of World War II.
- Background: The
distinctive unit insignia was authorized on 27 Dec 1990.
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a black olla with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) black border, 2
inches (5.08cm) in width and 2 1/4 inches (5.72cm) in
height, a red bull skull.
- Symbolism: The
patch shape simulates an olla (Mexican water flask)
symbolizing the 34th Division’s origin, formation
and intensive training site at Camp Cody, New Mexico in
Oct 1917. The bull skull also symbolizes the surrounding
dry, desert-like area. Black denotes durability,
firmness and stability and red is for courage and
action.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was originally authorized for
the 34th Division on 28 Jun 1922. It was redesignated
for the 34th Command Headquarters (Divisional), Iowa
National Guard on 16 Oct 1963. On 10 Feb 1991 it was
amended to add a border and provide symbolism for the
design and redesignated for the 34th Infantry Division.
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